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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Introduced June 2007
  • Succeeded the Pentax K100D
  • Successor is Pentax K200D
Photography Glossary

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic S1 and Pentax K100D S, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the S1 (1/2.3") and K100D S (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The S1 was unveiled 3 years later than the K100D S and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S1 scores vs the K100D S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Pentax K100D S

 S1 K100D S 
IntroducedJanuary 2011June 2007Fresher by 43 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Panasonic S1

 K100D S S1 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Pentax K100D S

 S1 K100D S 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Pentax K100D S has sizing of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S1 and Pentax K100D S in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S1 and the K100D S.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and K100D S is 96 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and K100D S.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic S1 will result in greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher S1 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
51
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography info
Pentax K100D S Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1
Sports photography with Pentax K100D S
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography features
Pentax K100D S Travel photography features
62
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
45
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography information
Pentax K100D S Landscape photography information
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
52
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging information
Pentax K100D S Vlogging information
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Pentax K100D S
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Pentax K100D Super
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2011-01-05 2007-06-28
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117 grams (0.26 pounds) 646 grams (1.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $269 $520